Gerard Dupervil

The Gerard Dupervil Music School, founded in February, 2009, mentors children and young adults in Nippes region. Based in Miragoane, the school offers music instruction to students aged 8-20 from the entire department who are primarily from economically disadvantaged households and, through music, helps children of the region orient themselves towards the future. The Gerard Dupervil Music School adds to the cultural life of the city of Miragoane and supports and gives value to the cultural and musical heritage of the entire Nippes region. Currently there are 280 students who have the option of participating in two bands (beginning and intermediate level), a small string ensemble (divided into three classes because there are not enough instruments to accommodate the demand), a choir and/or recorder, piano, guitar and percussion classes. The schools presents two concerts a year and several of its students have received scholarships to participate in the Holy Trinity Music School summer camp.